Medical data protection

Medical Data Protection with MKZPartnerzy – Safeguarding Health Information

The protection of medical data — information concerning patients’ health — is one of the most sensitive areas regulated by the GDPR and national data protection laws. Processing such data requires exceptional diligence, the highest security standards, and full compliance with applicable regulations.

MKZPartnerzy provides comprehensive legal support in the field of medical data protection, tailored to the needs of healthcare institutions, pharmaceutical companies, research institutes, and other entities processing health-related information.

Medical data protection

Our Services in the Field of Medical Data Protection

1. Compliance Audit for Medical Data Processing

We conduct detailed analyses of data processing activities within healthcare entities, including:

  • assessment of the compliance of internal procedures with the GDPR and the Personal Data Protection Act,

  • review of contracts with IT service providers and entities processing medical data,

  • evaluation of risks related to data processing in electronic systems and paper documentation.

2. Implementation of Health Data Protection Policies

We develop and implement internal regulations tailored to the specific nature of healthcare facilities and other entities processing health data, including:

  • medical data processing policies,

  • patient consent clauses for data processing,

  • procedures for sharing medical records and managing data retention.

3. Data Protection Officer (DPO) Outsourcing

We provide comprehensive DPO services, including:

  • acting as a Data Protection Officer for healthcare facilities and pharmaceutical companies,

  • advisory services related to the protection of health data,

  • monitoring compliance of the entity’s operations with data protection regulations.

4. Training for Medical and Administrative Staff

We organize training sessions on medical data protection for doctors, nurses, registration staff, and management teams. Our training programs cover:

  • basic and advanced GDPR issues in the healthcare sector,

  • rules for sharing medical records with patients and public authorities,

  • methods for minimizing the risk of health data breaches.

5. Representation before Supervisory Authorities

We support clients in dealings with the President of the Personal Data Protection Office (PUODO), the National Health Fund (NFZ), and other supervisory bodies, offering:

  • advisory services on GDPR compliance,

  • assistance during inspection proceedings,

  • support in managing medical data breach incidents.

6. Cybersecurity and IT Systems Protection

The protection of health data requires the highest standards of information security. We provide support in:

  • implementing data security policies for electronic systems,

  • assessing IT systems’ compliance with GDPR requirements,

  • risk analysis and protection against cyberattacks.

Why Work with Us?

The Data Protection Team at MKZPartnerzy is led by a former Deputy President of the Personal Data Protection Office (PUODO), who has many years of experience in medical data protection. This ensures that our clients receive top-level legal support based on up-to-date knowledge and the practical approach of supervisory authorities.

  • Expert knowledge – we specialize in personal data protection, including health and medical data.

  • Individual approach – we tailor solutions to the specific needs of healthcare organizations.

  • Comprehensive service – we provide full support, from compliance audits to representation before the PUODO.

  • Highest level of security – we ensure effective organizational and technical safeguards.

By working with MKZPartnerzy, you can be confident that the processing of medical data in your organization meets the highest standards of security and regulatory compliance.

Contact us to discuss how we can help ensure your organization’s compliance with medical data protection regulations.

Legal Assistance from MKZPartnerzy

By choosing to work with our Warsaw-based law firm, you are partnering with a team of experts in the field of personal data protection. Our legal services are comprehensive and tailored to the individual needs of each client, regardless of the size of the company or the industry in which it operates.

We also provide professional support in other areas of law, including:

We invite you to contact us and take advantage of our professional legal services.

Looking for someone who can help?

Let us assist you. Call us at: +48 22 622 64 39

kancelaria@mkzpartnerzy.pl
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Medical Data Protection